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S504 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,973 mi
Last recorded66,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,973 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 63,352 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box to hub (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 59,012 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp condensated (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box to hub (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,261 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 55,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,661 miles

Note: Rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

btoth front tyres wearing edges off

front discs heavily corroded

front number plate damaged

osr tyre 2mm

play in both front king pins

rear number plate board corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 50,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

btoth front tyres wearing edges off

front discs heavily corroded

front number plate damaged

osr tyre 2mm

play in both front king pins

rear number plate board corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,934 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 47,866 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,671 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 43,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,827 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 15 Mar 2010 40,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,451 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,278 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 32,278 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,582 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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S504 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,734 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S504 VJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S504 VJW registered?

S504 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S504 VJW shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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